Download 1500 WATT WIND TURBINE User`s Manual

1500 WATT WIND TURBINE
User’s Manual
Ver.2013.3.2
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. SAFETY........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Mechanical Hazard........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Electrical Hazard............................................................................................................................... 4
2. MODEL AND SPECIFICATION TABLE ................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Specification Table............................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Performance specifications ............................................................................................................. 5
3. DIGITAL-CONTROLLED MPPT WIND POWER CHARGER .............................................................. 6
3.1 System wiring diagrams .................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Mechanical Stop Switch ................................................................................................................ 12
4. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 13
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE............................................................................................................... 15
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 20
7. FAQS .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 23
APPENDIX A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 25
APPENDIX B BEAUFORT WIND SCALE ................................................................................................. 26
APPENDIX C BATTERY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION ..................................................................... 27
APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE ..................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX E REGISTRATION FORM ...................................................................................................... 29
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1. SAFETY
Your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is designed with your personal safety as the first priority. However, there are
still some inherent dangers involved with any electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
Safety must be the primary concern as you plan the location, installation and operation of the Turbine.
Please read the following:
Important Safety Instructions
Please take the time to read through this manual prior to assembly.
1) Place this instruction manual in a safe place for reference.
2) Wait until a calm day to install or perform maintenance on your Turbine with activation of MPPT brake
or mechanical stop switch.
3) Listen to your Turbine should you hear any mechanical noise, maintenance may be required, please
contact your Turbine dealer.
4) After installation re-adjust and tighten the screws and bolts.
5) Adhere to proper grounding techniques as established by the NEC.
6) Your Wind Turbine must be installed in accordance with this manual and local and national building
code. Incorrect installation may void your warranty.
7) Wind Turbine blades spin at a potentially dangerous speed this must be respected. Never approach a
Turbine in motion.
8) Note wire size (gauge chart included) prior to wiring. Any under sizing of wire can be potentially
dangerous.
9) Check the manual brake health periodically. We suggest that the users turn on the manual brake of
MPPT to see if the speed is getting low. Meanwhile, the RED LED should be illuminated once the
manual brake is turned on. If you hear the sound of the relay, it means the MPPT works normally.
10) Check the three wires from the Turbine output periodically. Please use a current clamp meter to
measure AC current. If the outputs are not consistent, please contact the distributor for further
instruction. For safety reasons, please stop operating your Turbine.
11) Check the battery health periodically. The abnormal battery and improper connection will cause
over-spin issues. The Turbine’s operation should be halted to reduce the risk of damage due to over
spin of the rotor blades.
12) Operating Environment:
A. Operating Temperature: -4°F (-20°C) ~ 122°F (50°C)
B. Operating Humidity: < 80%
C. Average Wind Speed: < 30MPH (<13 m/s or <48KMH)
D. Max. Peak Wind Speed: < 45MPH (<20m/s or <70KMH)
E. Elevation: < 1000m
F. Applicable Installation Height: 8.85ft〜33ft (2.7m〜10m)
It is subject to IEC 61400-2 safety standards. If the operating temperature and wind speed exceed the
above-mentioned limits, please turn on the manual brake in proper way to shut off the Wind Turbine.
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1.1 Mechanical Hazard
Rotating blades present the most serious mechanical hazard. The rotor blades are made of very strong
thermoplastic and glass fiber. At the tip, the blades may be moving at velocities over 60m/s. At this speed,
the tip of a blade is nearly invisible and can cause serious injury. Under no circumstances should you install
the Turbine where a person could come in contact with moving rotor blades.
1.2 Electrical Hazard
The 1500W Turbine is equipped with sophisticated electronics designed to provide protection from electrical
dangers. Please note that the inherent personal dangers from electrical current still exist, therefore caution
should always be used when connecting this and other electrical devices.
Heat in a wiring system is often a result of too much current flowing through an undersized wire or through a
bad connection. Please consult wire guide table below.
Batteries can deliver a dangerous amount of current. If a short circuit occurs in the wiring from the batteries,
a fire can result. In order to avoid this threat, a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker is required in the lines
connecting to the battery.
Choosing your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine’s location
Prior to the mounting of your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine, you must carefully consider a location. Things to
consider when thinking about your location
A) Distance from any obstacles that will cause turbulence, trees, buildings etc.
z Locate your Turbine in windy sites so as not to disturb neighbors and animals around. The noise
and vibration element cannot be got rid of even if 1500 Watt Wind Turbine offers the lowest noise
than any others on the market. The better location of your Turbine requires avoiding personnel or
animal activities within a 33 ft. (10 m) radius, and human habitation and wildlife within a 66 ft. (20 m)
radius.
z The minimum recommended tower height is 22 ft. (7 m) to 33 ft. (10 m). The wind speed below 22 ft.
(7 m) constrained by the terrain is low and chaotic.
For example: If wind in your area is more than 30 mph (13.4 m/s), the height of 7 m is
recommended. The higher the Turbine stands (more than 10 m), the much stress your pole kit will
sustain. Also, the Turbine possibly brakes in extreme weather conditions.
z The rooftop may not be the best place for your Turbine. Here are three reasons.
a. The flow is more turbulent above the rooftop and leads to the low wind power availability.
b. The stress the pole kit sustains varies in rooftop constructions. The evaluation and stability
cannot be guaranteed.
c. The slight noise and vibration still affect sleep for some sensitive people and animals.
B) Distance from MPPT controller and battery bank
C) Any local zoning restrictions
D) Clearance of power lines
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2. MODEL
M
A
AND SPE
ECIFICATION TA
ABLE
2.1 Specific
cation Ta
able
Mod
del
150
00W Turbine
e
Rela
ated Speed
d
14 m/s
m (31.3mp
ph) (45.9 ft../s)
Rela
ated Powerr
1500W
Volttage with MPPT
24V
V
Roto
or Diameter
1.7 m (5.58ft)
Starrt-up Wind S
Speed
>1 m/s
m
Cut--in Wind Sp
peed
2.5 m/s (5.59 m
mph) (8.2 ft../s)
Surv
vival Wind S
Speed
60 m/s
m (134.2 m
mph) (196.8
85 ft./s)
Num
mber of Blad
des
3
Blad
de Material
Plas
stic compou
und with gla
ass fiber
Sug
ggest Batterry Capacity
>20
00 A/Hr.
※ The mecha
anical stop switch shou
uld be turne
ed on when the wind sp
peed upwarrds 40 MPH
H (65 KMH).
※ Survival wind speed means
m
that the Wind Tu
urbine will survive
s
134.2 MPH wh en the mec
chanical stop
switch is tu
urned on. Exceeding
E
th
his stated w
wind speed will
w result in
n Wind Turbbine failure and
a collapse.
2.2
2 Perform
mance sp
pecificatiions
The
e following p
power curve
e shows the
e performan
nce you should expect from
f
your W
Wind Turbine. During
smo
ooth, steadyy wind spee
ed, you can expect to ssee output resembling
r
the curve illlustrated be
elow. To con
nvert
betw
ween power and curren
nt use the fo
ollowing forrmula:
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POWER = VOLTAGE × AMPS
3. DIGITAL-CONTROLLED MPPT WIND POWER CHARGER
Please see included Manual for your MPPT Charge Controller.
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MCU fully digital-controlled MPPT wind power charger
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Boost/Buck conversion, large DC input voltage range
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Smart load management function, braking function
MPPT Specification Table
Rated Output Power
1500W Max.
Battery Voltage Range
15〜35VDC (For 24VDC battery system)
Input Voltage Range
5~75 Vrms
Charger Efficiency
95% Max.
Battery Protection Voltage
29.5±1VDC (Lead-acid batteries)
31V±1VDC (Deep cycle batteries)
Rated Load Current
Hi: 40A (Max.45A) / Lo: 20A (Max. 22A)
Over-Speed Braking
<1400 RPM
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LED indication
Light Indications
Status
GREEN light on
Power on (working normally)
Charge/Discharge GREEN light on
Charging (power from Turbines)
Charge/Discharge GREEN light
Discharging (power from battery)
flashes
Protection RED light flashes
Once
Over-speed protection
Twice
High battery voltage protection
Three times
Over total current protection (input and output)
Four times
Over charging current protection
Five times
Overheat protection for MPPT
Six times
Low battery
Seven times
Manual brake on
Eight times
Overheat protection for generator
Nine times
Acceleration auto brake protection
Remark: When the auto protections above occur, the braking will last 3 minutes before Turbines
start again.
Caution 1: Any under sizing of wire can be potentially dangerous; our warranty doesn’t cover damage
caused by improper use of wire gauge.
Caution 2: Please review the following wire gauge table to install the correct wire gauge.
We recommend these as the minimum wire sizes for the distance from the MPPT and your turbine
for optimal performance.
Always use the largest gauge wires that are practical and affordable. Local, state, and or national electrical
codes take precedence over these general recommendations.
24 Volt System, AWG / Metric Wire Size mm2
Number of
0-30 ft.
Turbines:
(0-9 m)
1
14/2.5 mm
2
12/4 mm
3
10/16 mm
2
2
2
30-60 ft.
60-90ft
90-150 ft.
150-190 ft.
190-250 ft.
250-310ft
310-390 ft.
390-500ft
(9-18 m)
(18-27 m)
(27-46 m)
(46-58 m)
(58-76 m)
(76-95 m)
(95-119 m)
(119-152 m)
8/10 mm
2
6/16 mm
2
4/25 mm
2
4/25 mm
2
000/90 mm
12/4 mm
2
10/6 mm
2
8/10 mm
2
6/16 mm
2
4/25 mm
2
4/25 mm
2
2/35 mm
2
2/35 mm
2
1/50 mm
2
0/50 mm
8/10 mm
2
6/16 mm
2
4/25 mm
2
2/35 mm
2
2/35 mm
2
1/50 mm
2
0/50 mm
2
00/70 mm
7
2
000/90 mm
2
2
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System protection (see also included manual)
Your MPPT charge controller, equipped with sensors inside the unit, comes with four main protection
functions.
Self-protection: The MPPT charge controller has a temperature sensor. Temperature of the internal
circuitry is moderated by an internal fan that is activated at 45°C (110°F).When the temperature exceeds
65°C (150°F), the MPPT will apply both the fan and braking system to prevent damage.
Protection for Battery: The MPPT charge controller can sense the voltage of battery and the current
output/input to battery. If the parameter of voltage and current is wrong, then the braking system will be
turned on.
Protection for Wind Turbine: The MPPT charge controller can sense the rotation speed of Wind Turbine. If
the rotation speed is over the setting value in program, the braking system will be turned on. The latest
version of MPPT charger controller is also equipped the phase detector technology. If the AC output wave
from generator is incorrect, that means the generator may be damaged. At that moment, the MPPT will apply
the braking system and the LED lamp to warn users.
Protection for No Battery Connection: When the MPPT charge controller shuts down due to the
abnormal battery and improper connection; it will cause free-spin issues. At 150 RPM and above, the MPPT
charge controller should apply the braking system automatically and the power from the Wind Turbine
should be cut off at once. The Wind Turbine will turn on and brake repeatedly. Under safety condition, please
check the battery wire and function as soon as possible.
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3.1 System
m wiring diagrams
d
s
The
ere are multiple optionss to connectt your Wind
d Turbine de
ependent on
n your poweer requirements and
available comp
ponents.
Sin
ngle Turb
bine insttallation:
NOTE: Please
P
refer to the recoommended
wire gaug
ge table and
d select thee appropriatte
wire size for your system.
NOTE: Please
P
apply
y the Mechaanical Stop
Switch simultaneous
sly. Refer too the
SEC. 3.2
2 for detailed
d info.
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Mu
ultiple Tu
urbine ins
stallation
n:
NOT
TE: Please refer to thee recommen
nded
wire
e gauge table and selecct the appro
opriate
wire
e size for yo
our system.
NOT
TE: Please apply the M
Mechanical Stop
Switch simultan
neously. Reefer to the
SEC
C. 3.2 for de
etailed info.
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Hy
ybrid Sola
ar/Wind System::
A ty
ypical “hybrid” system (Photovoltai
(
ic and Wind
d combined) is wired as
s follows.
Whe
enever feassible wire th
he Turbine and
a solar pa
anels to their own set of
o battery teerminals.
NO
OTE: Please
e refer to thhe recomme
ended
wirre gauge table and seleect the appropriate
wirre size for your
y
system
m.
NO
OTE: Please
e apply the Mechanica
al Stop
Sw
witch simulta
aneously. R
Refer to the
SE
EC. 3.2 for detailed
d
infoo.
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3.2 Mechanical Stop Switch
The MPPT controller has an integrated battery controlled braking mechanism. This is explained in your
MPPT manual. Further to this protection we have incorporated a secondary level of safety and convenience
with a mechanical 3-phase AC brake.
During periods of high winds (upwards of 40 mph, 17m/s) it is strongly advised to utilize your MPPT brake or
your mechanical stop switch. The use of your mechanical stop switch will not affect the voltage of your
battery.
We strongly advise the activation of the mechanical stop switch during any maintenance of or around your
Turbine. This will prevent the blades spinning and voltage to be transferred. Likewise during initial
installation please activate the mechanical brake. The final step in installation of Turbine, controller, and
battery should be release of this mechanical stop switch.
The mechanical stop switch is pre-wired for your convenience with 10 AWG wire and battery terminal
connections. The wire configuration is explained in the diagram below (fig 1).
Place the corresponding wires (red, black, blue) from the mechanical stop switch into the MPPT input
terminals. This should match the similar colored wires from your Turbine. Your Turbine and stop switch
share input terminals on the MPPT. This provides a parallel connection.
Test the connection of your mechanical stop switch at the point of initial installation. Push the brake “ON”.
You should see the Turbine stop its rotation. Continue to apply this brake during the remainder of your
installation. Should the Turbine continue to spin, check your terminal connections. Do not approach the
Turbine without activation of this mechanical stop switch under any circumstance!
Notes
• It is not necessary to apply MPPT brake during
activation of the mechanical stop switch.
• It is strongly advised to test both mechanical and
MPPT stop switch periodically.
• Your mechanical stop switch is pre-wired with 10
AWG wire, this should not be altered.
• The mechanical stop switch should be placed close
to your MPPT in a dry ventilated environment.
• For multiple Turbine applications please use one
mechanical stop switch for each Wind Turbine.
• This mechanical stop switch has been designed
Figure 1
specifically for your Wind Turbine; it should not be
incorporated into other models.
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4. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check the parts listed with the contents of the box and make sure that you have everything needed for
assembly.
Caution: The edges of the blades are sharp. Please handle with care.
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Name
Quantity
Turbine
1
Blade
3
MPPT Charger Controller
1
Hub
1
Vertical Tail
1
Nose Cone
1
Amp Meter
1
Brake Switch (Mechanical Stop Switch)
1
Special Sleeve (M16)
1
Hex Screw (M5XL50)
1
Hex Screw (M8XL40)
6
Hex Screw (M5XL20)
4
Set Screw (M8XL12)
4
Locking Nut (M8)
6
Spacer (M16)
1
Spacer (M8)
12
Spacer for Vertical Tail
4
Hex Key No.3
1
Hex Key No.4
1
Hex Key No.6
1
Hex Screw (M5XL50)
1
Hex Screw (M8XL40)
6
Hex Screw (M5XL20)
4
Replacement
Locking Nut (M8)
6
Accessory Pack
Spacer (M8)
12
Spacer (M16)
1
Spacer for Vertical Tail
4
Set Screw (M8XL12)
4
Accessory Pack
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5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Step 1: Open box to ensure all parts are present, remove the hub from the box.
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Step 2: Take out the blades from box and fasten the blades on hub with nuts.
Caution: There is a blue dot on hub and blade. Please ensure the dots are installed at the same side.
Caution: Make sure that all of the bolts are secured with nuts and the dots all in the correct direction.
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Step 3: How to install the hub.
Caution: Make sure the blue dots all face to the operator.
Caution: Make sure the nub is secured with screws. If gaps still exist, please add a washer (in
replacement accessory pack).
Step 4: Take out the Wind Turbine from box and put the cables through the mast.
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Step 5: To install the Wind Turbine to your chosen tower (not included) securely fasten the bolt by using the
hex wrench.
Caution: Owing to the base of the Turbine, the outside diameter of the iron pipe should be 48.3mm to
48.6mm and the wall thickness should be 1.9mm at least.
Step 6: Put the sleeve inside the nose cone and fasten the nose cone to the hub. Apply pressure to the
connections to ensure a secure fit.
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Step 7: Tail Fin assembly. Use the four supplied spacers and HEX screws, to firmly connect the tail fin to the
hub.
Step 8: Final product diagram
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6. MAINTENANCE
Your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine has been designed to run for long periods without requiring any maintenance.
Performance will be enhanced if you periodically inspect your system. Review the following simple
maintenance procedures and implement every six months.
Caution 1: Do not go near the Wind Turbine during operation.
Caution 2: The blades are sharp. Please handle with care.
• Check blades for superficial damage. Replace blades if damaged. It is important to not use blades
that are damaged, as you will lose overall balance, resulting in a decrease in efficiency. Should you
notice damage to the blades you must replace all 3. The blades are balanced as sets.
• Check the blade bolts and the hub nut for tightness.
• Check nosecone for cracks and tighten nuts.
• Wipe any excess dirt build-up from the blades.
• Check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight and free from corrosion.
• Check the voltage of your battery bank with a Multi-meter and clean the terminals.
• We suggest replacing the blades every five years for optimal performance
7. FAQS
(1) How does the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine control power and RPM in high winds?
Your Turbine’s operation will be halted to reduce the risk of damage due to overcharge and over spin of
the rotor blades. This process of braking is handled internally through your Turbine electronics.
(2) What is the maximum wind speed the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine will survive, and do need to take it down
in a storm?
Your Wind Turbine is designed to operate in most climatic conditions. Should you expect or experience
winds of 150MPH upwards, please turn off the MPPT controller which will in turn manually apply the
braking system to protect from any over spin. Once the Turbine has stopped it is possible to lay down the
Tower to offer further protection.
(3) How long will be the bearings or other wearing parts last?
According to engineering calculations, the bearings should have a 10-year life span in 12- mph (6 m/s)
average wind speed sites. Bearing life will vary from one application to another; however, you should
expect at least a five-year performance in adverse conditions and 10 years in normal conditions.
(4) Can the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine be connected in reverse-polarity to the battery without causing any
damage?
Reverse polarity will cause damage to both your MPPT controller and battery if not quickly remedied.
Always double check any wiring to reduce the risk of reverse polarity. Your Turbine is equipped with
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polarity pro
otection to re
educe the risk of dama
age, but it is
s still possib
ble to degradde your wirring and cau
use
damage to the overall system.
Reverse po
olarity will ca
ause the fuse inside th
he MPPT da
amaged. Th
he fuse is deesigned to take
t
the currrent
to prevent M
MPPT and battery from
m burning. T
The instanta
aneous pow
wer surge w
will possibly damage the
e
parts inside
e MPPT.
(5) Will it hurt m
my 1500 Wa
att Wind Tu
urbine to sho
ort-circuit th
he output?
No, the 150
00 Watt Win
nd Turbine is designed to be shortt-circuited as
a a normal shutdown procedure
p
b a
by
relay. The ffunction of the
t stop switch is to bo
oth disconne
ect the Turb
bine from th e batteries as well as
short-circuit the outputt of the Turb
bine.
(6) Where can I locate tub
bing to make a tower?
Your 1500 W
Watt Wind Turbine
T
is designed
d
to make mounting as sim
mple and strraightforward as possib
ble.
Should you
u not wish to
o purchase the
t custom tower kit fe
eel free to uttilize scheduule 40 1.5 in
nch steel tu
ubing.
This should
d be availab
ble through your local h
hardware ou
utlet.
(7) What is the
e difference between co
opper and a
aluminum wire?
w
Generally a
aluminum wire
w is less conductive,
c
so it must be
b bigger fo
or the samee amp load and
a resistive
losses as ccopper. The 1500 Watt Wind Turbi ne uses copper or tinn
ned copper ffor the yaw wires.
(8) What battery should I choose for my 1500 W
Watt Wind Tu
urbine?
There are m
multiple batttery options
s in today’s market– flo
ooded lead acid, absorb
rbed Glass mat
m (AGM),, gel
cell and NiC
Cad. There is no definitive choice for your altternative energy needss. Normally the choice of
battery is determined by
b availabiliity and priciing. Should you have questions
q
reegarding ba
atteries plea
ase
consult a lo
ocal battery supplier. Or
O view: www
w.batterycouncil.org. The capacityy of your battery bank is
determined
d by your usse. Below is
s a good guiideline.
• 24-volt sysstems – 200
0 Amp-hours
Possible
P
Ba
attery Config
gurations (s
suggested)
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(9) Is lightning protection necessary?
?
You should ground you
ur 1500 Wa
att Wind Turrbine. Prope
er grounding
g (illustratedd below) provides
protection tto individuals and equip
pment by e liminating th
he possibilitty of dange rous voltage. Rememb
ber a
steel tower is a conduiit for lightnin
ng.
Every Wind
d Turbine an
nd Turbine Tower
T
need
ds to be grounded at the tower basse even tho
ough the sysstem
may be gro
ounded at th
he battery bank.
b
Groun
nding the tow
wer at its ba
ase may heelp prevent shocks
s
to
persons tou
uching the tower
t
due to
o lightning o
or electrical faults.
Please take
e the time to
o review the
e National E
Electrical Co
ode (NEC) and local buuilding and zoning
regulations for comple
ete requirem
ments. Even
n in “Off Grid
d Systems” there are m
multiple way
ys for tower
grounding, the most co
ommon metthod is a co
opper clad steel
s
electro
ode(s) drive n into the soil. Please view
v
the followin
ng grounding diagram.
(10)) What effecct does radio interferen
nce have on
n my 1500 Watt
W Wind Turbine?
T
The intern
nal circuitry of the 1500
0 Watt Wind
d Turbine is shielded an
nd filtered too prevent ra
adio
interferencce, and hass been teste
ed to insure
e electro-ma
agnetic compatibility.
(11)) What effecct does my 1500 Watt Wind Turbi ne have on radio trans
smissions?
The 1500 Watt Wind Turbine normally doess not affect radio transm
mitters. Carre should be
e taken,
however, tto route pow
wer lines fro
om the Turb
bine away frrom the pow
wer and anttenna lines of a radio
transmitte
er. An old ha
am radio operator’s tricck is to twistt positive an
nd negative wires togetther to provvide
an even d
distribution of
o EMF nois
se across bo
oth wires, which
w
serves to cancel out the electrical noise
e
created. T
This technique can be used
u
on the
e Turbine po
ower lines, on
o the radioo’s power lin
nes, and on
n
transmission wires. Transmissio
T
n lines shou
uld always be kept as far
f from pow
wer lines as
s is practica
ally
possible. P
Proper grou
unding of th
he Turbine a
and other sy
ystem comp
ponents mu st also be observed.
o
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(12) Will it affect the regulation of my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine to install an RF (radio frequency) filter?
An RF filter should not affect the regulation of the Turbine, but any electronic devices placed in line with
the Turbine must be rated for the proper current and voltage. It is best to place any line filters on the
power lines for the load device that requires it, and as close to the device as possible.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
You may require an extra person to assist with these tests.
1) Remove the blade/hub from the Turbine. Replace the rotor hub nut on the rotor shaft.
2) Quickly spin the rotor shaft manually with your fingers while connecting and disconnecting the red and
black wires (Turbine must not be connected to batteries).
3) With the red and black wires connected to each other, the shaft should be more difficult to turn. When
the wires are disconnected it should spin freely. Should this not be true please contact your Turbine
dealer.
4) With your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine connected to your battery bank, use an electric hand drill to spin
the rotor shaft.
5) Below 150 RPM, the rotor should spin freely.
6) At 150 RPM and above, the Wind Turbine should be charging the battery. You should feel resistance
on the rotor shaft if the shaft is not rotating; contact your Turbine dealer. Be aware your battery banks
needs to be under 24V for this testing as the Turbine needs to read a charge.
8. WARRANTY
We warrant your product to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from
original date of purchase. Warranty coverage is extended only to customer (original purchaser).
If product proves defective during warranty period, the manufacturer, at its option will:
1. Replace Wind Turbine with new or refurbished product.
2. Correct reported problem
Customers warranty continues to be valid on repaired or replaced product from original warranty date.
Restrictions
This warranty covers defects in manufacturing discovered while using the product as recommended by the
manufacturer. The warranty does not apply to a) equipment, materials, or supplies not manufactured by the
manufacturer. b) Product that has been modified or altered other than by the manufacturer or without prior
manufacturer’s approval. c) Has been exposed to winds exceeding 134mph d) Windstorms, lightning and
Hail damage e) Repairs performed by other than authorized support staff. f) All acts of God; misuse,
negligence or accidents. g) Tower foundation and wire has not been installed, operated, repaired or
maintained in accordance with the instructions supplied by manufacturer. Any service identified in the above
list or product is found not to have any defect in manufacturers’ workmanship or materials the customer will
be responsible for the costs of all repairs and expenses incurred by the manufacturer.
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Disclaimer
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OR NOT
SIMILAR IN NATURE TO ANY OTHER WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, SHALL EXIST WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SOLD UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH
THAT MAY OCCUR, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY USE OF THE PRODUCT BY ANY PERSON. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THE CUSTOMER.
Warranty Claims & Return Policies
To be eligible for service under this warranty, customer must either contact manufacturer either through
written request or by telephone to submit a service request for the Wind Turbine covered by this warranty
within specified period (1 year from original date of purchase) and request a return authorization (RA)
number, This RA # must be issued before any product can be returned.
All notifications must include the following information:
a) Description of alleged defect
b) How the Wind Turbine was being used
c) Serial #
d) The original purchase date
e) Name, phone #, address of party requesting warranty
Within 2 to 3 business days the manufacturer will provide the customer with an RA# and will direct customer
to location where the product is to be returned. Once an RA has been issued the customer has 30 days to
return the product. Failure to deliver the product within the 30 days results in the RA as no longer being valid
and a new RA must be issued. Manufacturer is under no obligation to accept any product that is returned to
them without a proper RA #.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE
LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS,
LOST DATA, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM THE DEFECT, REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, SHIPMENT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATE OR
SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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AP
PPENDIX
X A IMPORTANT SAFETY
S
INSTRU
UCTIONS
Rea
ad these insstructions be
elow before
e installing yyour Wind Turbine
T
to ensure peopple and prop
perty againsst
accidents. Plea
ase also ma
ake sure it is
s set up und
der environmental and operating cconditions.
1. Locate your Wind Turb
bine in wind
dy sites so a
as not to dis
sturb neighb
bors and annimals aroun
nd. The noise
on element cannot be got
g rid of evven if Sunforrce Wind Tu
urbine offerss the lowestt noise than
n any
and vibratio
others on th
he market. The
T better location
l
of yyour Wind Turbine
T
requ
uires avoidiing personn
nel or anima
al
activities within a 33 ft (10 m) radius, and hu man habita
ation and wildlife within a 66 ft (20 m) radius.
2. The height of installation should be
b 22 ft (7 m
m) to 33 ft (1
10 m). The wind speedd below 22 ft
f (7 m)
d by the terrrain is low and
a chaotic .
constrained
For example: Iff winds in yo
our area are
e more than
n 30 mph (13.4 m/s), th
he height off 7 m is reco
ommended. The
high
her the Wind
d Turbine stands (more
e than 10 m
m), the much
h stress you
ur pole kit w
will sustain. Also, the Wind
W
Turb
bine possibly brakes in
n extreme weather
w
con ditions.
O
Operating En
nvironment:
A
A. Operating Temperature
T
e: -4°F (-20°C
C) ~ 122°F (5
50°C)
B
B. Operating Humidity: < 80%
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C
C. Average Wind
W
Speed: < 30MPH (<113 m/s or <4
48KMH)
D
D. Max. Peak
k Wind Speed
d: < 45MPH (<20m/s or <70KMH)
<
E
E. Elevation: < 1000m
F.. Applicable Installation Height:
H
8.85ftt〜33ft (2.7m
m〜10m)
Itt is subject to
o IEC 61400--2 safety stanndards. If the
e operating
te
emperature and
a wind spe
eed exceed th
the above-me
entioned limiits,
tu
urn on the ma
anual brake in proper waay to shut offf the Turbine..
3. The rooftop
p may not be the best place
p
for yo
our Wind Turbine. Here
e are three rreasons.
a. The flo
ow is more turbulent ab
bove the ro oftop and le
eads to the low wind poower availa
ability.
b. The sttress the po
ole kit sustains varies in
n rooftop co
onstructions
s. The evaluuation and stability
s
cannot
be gua
aranteed.
c. The slight noise and
a vibration still affectt sleep for some
s
sensittive people aand animals.
4. Check the m
manual brake health periodically. We sugges
st that the users turn onn the manual brake of
MPPT to se
ee if the spe
eed is gettin
ng low. Mea
anwhile, the
e RED LED should be i lluminated once the
manual bra
ake is turned
d on. If you hear the so
ound of the relay, it me
eans the MP
PPT works normally.
n
5. Check the tthree wires from the Wind
W
Turbine
e output perriodically. Please use a current cla
amp meter to
t
measure AC
C current. Iff the outputs are not co
onsistent, please conta
act the distriibutor for further instrucction.
For safety rreasons, ple
ease stop operating
o
yo
our Wind Tu
urbine.
6. Check the b
battery health periodically. The ab
bnormal batttery and improper connnection will cause
over-spin isssues. The Wind Turbin
ne’s operat ion should be
b halted to
o reduce thee risk of dam
mage due to
o
over spin of the rotor blades.
b
7. Survival win
nd speed means
m
that the
t wind turrbine will survive 157 MPH
M
(250 K
KMH) when the manual
brake is turrned on. Exceeding this
s stated win
nd speed will result in wind
w
turbinee failure and
d collapse.
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AP
PPENDIX
X B BEAU
UFORT WIND
W
SCA
ALE
Avg. Wind
W
Av
vg. Wind
Spee
ed
S
Speed
(knot//h)
((km/h)
Calm
<1
1
L
Light air
2
3
Bea
aufort
escription
De
No.
N
Calm
0
4
Avg. Wind
d
Avg.. Wind
Speed (m/s)
Speed
d (mi/h)
<2
< 0.55
< 11.24
1-3
2-6
0.55~1.66
6
1.244~3.73
Lig
ght breeze
4-6
7 - 12
1.95~3.33
3
4.355~7.46
Gen
ntle breeze
7 - 10
1
13 - 19
3.61~5.27
7
8.08~
~11.81
11 - 16
1
2
20 - 30
5.55~8.33
3
12.433~18.64
M
Moderate
breeze
5
Fre
esh breeze
17 - 21
2
3
31 - 40
8.61~11.11
19.266~24.85
6
Stro
ong breeze
22 - 27
2
4
41 - 51
11.38~14.1
16
25.488~31.69
7
Mod
derate gale
28 - 33
3
5
52 – 62
14.45~17.2
22
32.31 ~38.53
8
Frresh gale
34 - 40
4
6
63 – 75
17.5~20.8
83
39.155~46.60
9
Strong gale
41 - 47
4
7
76 – 87
21.11~24.1
16
47.222~54.06
10
1
Storm
48 - 55
5
88
8 – 103
24.44~28.6
61
54.688~64.00
11
1
Vio
olent storm
56 - 63
6
10
04 – 117
28.88~32.5
64.622~72.70
12
1
H
Hurricane
≥ 64
4
≥ 118
> 32.77
> 773.32
Image
*It is
s strongly a
advised to manually
m
turrn on your M
Mechanical Stop Switch
h during perriods of high winds
(upw
wards of Be
eaufort Wind
d Scale 7). Please refe
er to Append
dix A for dettailed inform
mation.
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APPENDIX C BATTERY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION
Caution: Always connect to the correct port (Figure-1). Double checks before you activate
your system. Improper connections (Figure-2) can cause failure of output and the protection
function may not work.
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APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE
To determine the wire size, measure the distance from the MPPT to your turbine.
Be sure to include height of the tower.
A. Distance : 0-30 ft (0-9 m)
System Voltage
AWG/Metric Wire Size (mm2)
24V
14/2.5 mm2
B. Distance: 30-60 ft (9-18 m)
System Voltage
AWG/Metric Wire Size (mm2)
24V
12/4 mm2
C. Distance: 60-90 ft (18-27 m)
System Voltage
AWG/Metric Wire Size (mm2)
24V
10/6 mm2
NOTE: Please refer to the recommended
wire gauge table and select the appropriate
wire size for your system.
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APPENDIX E REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Form
RA No.:____________________
Serial No.:
Date:
Event Date:
Location:
Please fill out the following questions for further investigation.
1. The wire used between the wind turbine and the MPPT: _______ AWG or metric wire size _______mm2
2. The interval between the wind turbine and the MPPT: __________ ft or __________ m
3. The battery capacity: __________ A/Hr
4. The interval between the MPPT and the battery: __________ ft or __________ m
Photo (If applicable)
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